4-ESS2-2 Earth's Systems

Students who demonstrate understanding can: 4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features. [Clarification Statement: Maps can include topographic maps of Earth’s land and ocean floor, as well as maps of the locations of mountains, continental boundaries, volcanoes, and earthquakes.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts Analyzing and Interpreting Data ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large- Patterns Analyzing data in 3–5 builds on K–2 Scale System Interactions  Patterns can be used as experiences and progresses to introducing  The locations of mountain ranges, evidence to support an quantitative approaches to collecting data deep ocean trenches, ocean floor explanation. and conducting multiple trials of qualitative structures, earthquakes, and observations. When possible and feasible, volcanoes occur in patterns. Most digital tools should be used. earthquakes and volcanoes occur in  Analyze and interpret data to make bands that are often along the sense of phenomena using logical boundaries between continents and reasoning. oceans. Major mountain chains form inside continents or near their edges. Maps can help locate the different land and water features areas of Earth.

Observable features of the student performance by the end of the grade: 1 Organizing data a Students organize data using graphical displays (e.g., table, chart, graph) from maps of Earth’s features (e.g., locations of mountains, continental boundaries, volcanoes, earthquakes, deep ocean trenches, ocean floor structures). 2 Identifying relationships a Students identify patterns in the location of Earth features, including the locations of mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, ocean floor structures, earthquakes, and volcanoes. These relationships include: i. Volcanoes and earthquakes occur in bands that are often along the boundaries between continents and oceans. ii. Major mountain chains form inside continents or near their edges. 3 Interpreting data a Students use logical reasoning based on the organized data to make sense of and describe* a phenomenon. In their description*, students include that Earth features occur in patterns that reflect information about how they are formed or occur (e.g., mountain ranges tend to occur on the edges of continents or inside them, the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by a ring of volcanoes, all continents are surrounded by water [assume Europe and Asia are identified as Eurasia]).

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